Verlag: Krill Press
William John Locke was a novelist and playwright. Five times Locke's books made the list of best-selling novels in the United States for the year. His works have been made into twenty-four motion pictures the most recent of which was Ladies in Lavender, filmed in 2004.
"Samuel the Seeker" by Upton Sinclair is a poignant tale of idealism, disillusionment, and the quest for justice. The story follows Samuel, a young man determined to uncover truth and fight for equality in a corrupt society. As he delves into the harsh realities of industrial capitalism, he encounters exploitation, poverty, and moral compromise. Sinclair explores themes of social reform, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit. Samuel’s journey becomes both a personal and political awakening, highlighting the struggles of the working class and the cost of challenging entrenched power structures. A blend of emotional depth and social critique, this novel reflects Sinclair’s unwavering commitment to exposing societal inequities while inspiring hope for a better world.Zum Buch
The Little Women Trilogy includes three novels about the four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books over several months at the request of her publisher. Following the lives of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - the novel details their passage from childhood to womanhood and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. Scholars classify Little Women as an autobiographical or semi-autobiographical novel. Little Women was an immediate commercial and critical success, with readers demanding to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume (entitled Good Wives in the United Kingdom, although this name originated from the publisher and not from Alcott). It was also successful. The two volumes were issued in 1880 as a single novel entitled Little Women. Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys, is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1871. The novel reprises characters from Little Women and is considered by some the second book in an unofficial Little Women trilogy, which is completed with Alcott's 1886 novel Jo's Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men". It tells the story of Jo Bhaer and the children at Plumfield Estate School. It was inspired by the death of Alcott's brother-in-law, which reveals itself in one of the last chapters, when a beloved character from Little Women passes away. Jo's Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men" is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1886. The novel is the final book in the unofficial Little Women series. In it, Jo's children, now grown, are caught up in real world troubles.Zum Buch
This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centers around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a chance encounter, the two realize they are identical and, as a lark, decide to exchange clothes and roles--a situation that briefly, but drastically, alters the lives of both youngsters. The Prince, dressed in rags, wanders about the city's boisterous neighborhoods among the lower classes and endures a series of hardships; meanwhile, poor Tom, now living with the royals, is constantly filled with the dread of being discovered for who and what he really is.Zum Buch
In Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman,” Poirot and Hastings investigate the suspicious death of Count Foscatini in his apartment in Regent’s Court. Found dead at the dinner table, with three empty dinner plates, suspicion is immediately placed on his two dinner guests. But is there more to the story? This short story originally appeared in the October 24, 1923 issue of The Sketch magazine.Zum Buch
Join the comic escapades of Bertie Wooster and his brilliant valet, Jeeves, in Right Ho, Jeeves, one of P.G. Wodehouse’s finest novels. When Bertie decides to take charge of solving his friends’ romantic entanglements and family squabbles, things quickly spiral into hilarious chaos. Despite Jeeves’ calm guidance, Bertie’s well-intentioned plans lead to a series of misunderstandings, comedic disasters, and one unforgettable dinner party. In this classic tale, you'll find all the witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and laugh-out-loud moments that make Wodehouse’s stories so timeless. From Bertie’s misguided attempts to help his cousin Gussie Fink-Nottle win over the lovely Madeline Bassett to his aunt's exasperation at his meddling, Right Ho, Jeeves is brimming with charm and humor. With lively narration that captures the humor and whimsy of Wodehouse’s prose, this audiobook is ideal for fans of British comedy and lighthearted fiction. Start listening to Right Ho, Jeeves today and enjoy a comedic masterpiece that has entertained readers for generations!Zum Buch
One of the most celebrated and popular historical romances ever written, The Three Musketeers tells the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman, D'Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King's Musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis.Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, and the honour of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of seventeenth century France are vividly played out in the background.But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal's spy, Milady, one of literature's most memorable female villains, and Alexandre Dumas employs all his fast-paced narrative skills to bring this enthralling novel to a breathtakingly gripping and dramatic conclusion.Zum Buch
